What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager – Commercial Lighting position at TSP?
Irving, Texas - 2026-06-05
Finding great people is difficult — but it’s what we do best. We form trusted partnerships with our customers and provide excellent opportunities for candidates, guaranteeing satisfaction for both. We aim to treat you as a real person, not just human capital. While our product is our people, we aren’t successful if you aren’t successful.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU CAN EXPECT TO HAVE THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A quick response to staffing needs.
We get it — time is money. Our customers trust us with part of their people operations to help them staff properly and efficiently.
A Full Understanding Of The Requirements For Each Position.
We can achieve great results by listening to what drives our customer’s decision-making process, following a disciplined process of identifying top-quality candidates and understanding core objectives and position requirements.
Focused on customer satisfaction.
We boast a 99% customer satisfaction rating, and that’s one of the many reasons why we rarely lose. But our customer in the talent acquisition process is more than the customer — it’s you! We strive for you to have the best possible candidate experience.
You have an opportunity to work with one of our awesome customers. Apply now!
TSP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Finding great people is difficult — but it’s what we do best. We form trusted partnerships with our customers and provide excellent opportunities for candidates, guaranteeing satisfaction for both. We aim to treat you as a real person, not just human capital. While our product is our people, we aren’t successful if you aren’t successful.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU CAN EXPECT TO HAVE THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project Management and Execution
- Manage the full post-sale lifecycle of commercial lighting projects from purchase order receipt through final billing and closeout
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and manufacturer representative agencies on all post?sale activities
- Coordinate with manufacturer reps on acknowledgments, lead times, production status, and shipment scheduling
- Monitor ship schedules and proactively resolve potential delays before they affect project timelines
- Coordinate material deliveries, staging, and phased release schedules aligned with construction timelines
- Track manufacturer lead times, backorders, and substitution needs; communicate alternatives to customers
- Identify, escalate, and resolve warranty claims, damaged shipments, and discrepancies
- Order Processing and Documentation
- Process and enter orders accurately in ERP and Job Management systems
- Verify pricing, products, quantities, and terms against awarded quotations
- Maintain organized, accurate project documentation across all systems
- Manage project billing to ensure invoicing aligns with shipments and customer PO terms
- Customer and Internal Communication
- Provide regular project status updates and manage customer expectations throughout the lifecycle
- Collaborate with quotation specialists to ensure smooth handoffs from bid award to execution
- Work closely with administrative staff, sales teams, and manufacturer reps to ensure on-time project delivery
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource on commercial lighting products and project coordination
- 3–5 years of project management experience in electrical distribution, commercial lighting, or commercial construction
- Strong understanding of the post-sale project lifecycle, including order entry, procurement, material release, delivery scheduling, and billing
- Working knowledge of commercial lighting products and manufacturers; familiarity with DFW-area rep agencies is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, lighting schedules, and construction specifications
- Experience with ERP systems and Job Management platforms
- Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume, multi-stage projects
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in order processing, documentation, and billing
- Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or construction-related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Initiative and Ownership — Acts quickly on issues and follows through to resolution
- Industry Awareness — Understands commercial lighting bid/award processes and the distributor’s role
- Judgment and Problem Solving — Applies sound reasoning to resolve specification, pricing, and customer challenges
- Organization and Prioritization — Manages overlapping deadlines and high project volume without sacrificing accuracy
- Collaboration — Works effectively across sales, project management, and administrative teams
- Attention to Detail — Identifies discrepancies early to prevent costly errors
- Follow-Through — Tracks outstanding items and ensures timely, accurate completion
- Adaptability — Navigates shifting priorities, compressed timelines, and evolving project requirements
A quick response to staffing needs.
We get it — time is money. Our customers trust us with part of their people operations to help them staff properly and efficiently.
A Full Understanding Of The Requirements For Each Position.
We can achieve great results by listening to what drives our customer’s decision-making process, following a disciplined process of identifying top-quality candidates and understanding core objectives and position requirements.
Focused on customer satisfaction.
We boast a 99% customer satisfaction rating, and that’s one of the many reasons why we rarely lose. But our customer in the talent acquisition process is more than the customer — it’s you! We strive for you to have the best possible candidate experience.
You have an opportunity to work with one of our awesome customers. Apply now!
TSP is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.